35 Main Dish Casserole Recipes That Make Dinnertime So Easy

Recipe: Meatloaf Casserole

This Southern take on classic Shepherd’s Pie includes a creamy mashed potato topping for a complete meal in one dish.

Recipe: Zucchini Lasagna

Meatless Monday doesn’t have to lack comfort. This summery lasagna recipe is filling and fresh.

Recipe: Ham and Noodle Casserole

This is the perfect easy casserole to throw together with whatever you have on hand during busy weeks.

Recipe: Pizza Casserole

Pizza night just got a dose of Southern comfort with this kid-friendly casserole.

Recipe: Skillet Pot Pie with Chicken and Spring Vegetables

This one-dish casserole has everything you crave about classic chicken pot pie in less time thanks to puff pastry.

Recipe: Smothered Enchiladas

With just 10 minutes of hands-on time, these creamy enchiladas are the quickest and easiest way to feed a hungry crowd.

Recipe: Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole

This super-cozy ground beef casserole can be made up to one month in advance and kept in the freezer for your busiest nights.

Recipe: Chicken Casserole D’Iberville

This Mississippi original can be made from scratch or with your favorite grocery store rotisserie chicken for a time-saving spin.

Recipe: Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole

Kentucky’s favorite sandwich gets big-batch treatment with this casserole that uses tender, slow-cooked turkey.

Recipe: Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake

This casserole recipe has everything we love about pasta salad in a cozy, warm dish.

Recipe: French Onion Soup Casserole

Sweet Georgia Vidalia onions shine in this oh-so-comfy take on one of our favorite soup recipes of all time.

Recipe: King Ranch Chicken Casserole

King Ranch Chicken truly reigns supreme when it comes to crowd-pleasing Southern casseroles.

Recipe: Shrimp and Grits Casserole

This big-batch version of classic shrimp and grits can be enjoyed from brunch to dinner.

Recipe: Gnocchi Gratin with Ham and Peas

This simple gratin is a nice diversion from noodle-and rice-based casseroles.

Recipe: Turkey-Noodle-Poppyseed Casserole

Every Southern cook has an old-school poppyseed casserole recipe in his or her repertoire, and this one is one of our all-time best.

Recipe: Spaghetti Casserole

You don’t even have to pre-cook the noodles for this simple slow-cooker casserole recipe that makes pasta night easier than ever.

Recipe: New Tuna Casserole

Our updated version of Mama’s classic tuna-noodle casserole is lightened up on calories but not flavor.

Recipe: Chicken-Mushroom-Sage Casserole

There’s nothing we love more than a chicken casserole, but they get a weeknight-meal reputation. This pretty recipe is company-worthy for your easiest dinner party ever.

Recipe: Sloppy Joe Casserole

Sloppy Joes are a guaranteed hit with the kids, but they’re, well, sloppy. This one-dish dinner solves the messiness issue without slacking in the kid-friendly department.

Recipe: Skillet Enchiladas Suizas

No filling or rolling required! Our easiest enchilada recipe ever is a fun way to switch up your dinner routine.

Recipe: Healthy Turkey Lasagna

The kids will be excited it’s lasagna night, and they’ll have no idea this version is lightened up from traditional recipes.

Recipe: Cheesy Chili Hash Brown Bake

Hectic week? You can still get a homemade dinner on the table with this five-ingredient recipe.

Recipe: Skillet Vegetable Pie

File this phyllo-crusted pie under “hearty and satisfying meatless meals.”

Recipe: Tomato 'n' Beef Casserole With Polenta Crust

Ground beef is a foolproof staple for weeknight dinners, especially when baked into a cheesy casserole.

Recipe: Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole

Store-bought sauce and rotisserie chicken speed up this incredibly comforting casserole recipe.

Recipe: Reunion Pea Casserole

Tell the family to bring their appetites: This Mama-approved casserole is filled to the brim.

Recipe: Italian Casserole

This recipe from our November 1990 issue has been saving us at dinnertime for decades.

Recipe: Cajun Shrimp Casserole

This hearty seafood casserole is perfect for a cozy summer night in.

Recipe: Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole

If you don’t have a recipe for this Southern staple, go ahead and save this one.

Recipe: Barbecue Mac and Cheese

This super-Southern recipe combines two comfort food favorites—mac and cheese and barbecue.

Recipe: Baked Ziti with Summer Vegetables

Need to use up your fresh farmers’ market haul but way more in the mood for a big plate of pasta? We’ve got your back.

Recipe: Huevos Rancheros Bake

Hosting weekend brunch or craving breakfast for dinner? This skillet bake will be a definite hit.

Recipe: Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake

You might not believe kale could be considered a comfort food, but if you try this recipe, you’ll be convinced.

Recipe: Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler

“Cobbler” doesn’t always mean fruity and sweet—this savory, biscuit-topped casserole is one of our favorite uses of the word.

Recipe: Cheesy Beef-and-Spinach Ravioli

This skillet supper is a new favorite in our weeknight roundup.